Distribution Overhead Groundsperson - Powhatan, VA

ISA Certified Arborist; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

XKIG is seeking an Overhead Groundman to assist our line-work team on the electric distribution grid. You will help build, repair, and maintain overhead lines, follow safety rules, and perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in varied weather.

The role requires the ability to lift heavy loads, travel as needed, and work overtime. Training includes PPE inspection, rigging basics, and equipment operation to support storm restoration and routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Able to travel long distances at short notice.
• Work for extended periods in multiple locations.
• Able to lift an excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.
• Team-oriented and customer oriented.
• Familiarity with induced voltages is preferred.
• Understanding of basic equipment setup and grounding concepts.
• Understanding of the minimum approach distance.

Responsibilities

• Assist fellow line-workers in meeting project goals.
• Join storm restoration efforts in times of need.
• Follow safety rules and policies while performing construction or maintenance of energized high voltage systems and de-energized overhead work.
• Inspect rubber goods and PPE and wear it properly.
• String overhead wire, set poles and anchors.
• Help install transformers, arrestors, cross-arms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Replace fuses in transformers and clear faulty circuits.
• Maintain and operate company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Use company radio to communicate.
• Understand rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Travel long distances

Work extended periods

Lift 50 lbs

Overtime willingness

Team-oriented

Customer oriented

Familiarity with Induced Voltages

Knowledge of grounding concepts

Minimum approach distance knowledge

Job description

Department: Operations
Reports To: Overhead Foreman
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week.

Position Purpose: The Overhead Groundman position is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assistfellow line-workers in meeting project goals
• Join storm restoration efforts in times of need
• Follow company safety rules and policies while performing new construction or maintenance of energized high voltage systems and de-energized overhead work
• Inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and wearitproperly.
• String overhead wire, set poles and anchors
• Help install transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches, and switchgear
• Help replace fusesintransformers and clear faulty circuits and systems
• Maintain andoperatecompany vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order
• Perform rigorous physical labor
• Use company radio
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying
• Receive and follow directions
• Have a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
• Identifyprimary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• Perform basic bucket rescue/escape
• Work at heights and confined spaces

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you talk and hear. The jobfrequentlyrequires you to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment: While performing the responsibilities of this job, you arefrequentlyexposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanicalpartsand vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. An employee performs this position in outside-weather conditions.

• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Familiarity with Induced Voltages.
• Understanding ofthe basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Understanding of the minimum approach distance

Required Qualifications:

• Must have Valid Driver's License.
• Able to travel long distances at short notice.
• Work for extended periods in multiple locations.
• Able to lift an excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.

This is a safety sensitive position that requires employees to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Work authorization requirements:
Must meet I-9 requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: XKIG provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at 877-418-2999 or 252-403-0552.

Benefits Offered:
This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

AI Usage Disclaimer: As part of our commitment to efficiency and innovation, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the recruiting and onboarding processes. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, interview scheduling, and communication. All decisions regarding hiring and employment are ultimately made by our human team. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please contact our HR department.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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